Round 17, 1996

Carlton 4.3 27 9.6 60 12.10 82 13.13 91 Essendon 3.1 19 6.7 43 7.10 52 11.16 82	Venue: M.C.G.	Date: Saturday 27-July 1996
Result: Carlton won by 9 points	Crowd: 65,420	Reports: Nil
Goalkickers: B.Heaver 3, A.Koutoufides 2, J. Murphy 2, A.Whitehead 2, S.Kernahan 2, A.Hickmott 1, S.Camporeale 1.
Best: S.Silvagni, M.Sexton, G.Williams, A.Koutoufides, B.Ratten, J.Murphy, M.Allan.
Umpires: Howlett, Goldspink, Sawers	Injuries: B.Ratten (thigh).

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Game Review

Carlton would be in control of this match and would have a 5 goal break going into the final quarter. The Bombers then fought back, scoring 4 goals in the final term to Carlton's one, but they were able to hold on to score a 9 point victory.

Stephen Silvagni would be best on ground. He would be moved from his usual role at full back, to limit the drive of the dangerous James Hird, while launching numerous attacks from half back. Michael Sexton would replace him at full back and limit Scott Cummings to just one kick and a benching, while gaining 21 possessions himself. He was well supported by Ang Christou and Glenn Manton, who kept the Blues defence on top. Brett Ratten would pick up 32 possessions and provide plenty of drive in the midfield, along with Greg Williams, with 28 and Anthony Koutoufides, with 24 and 2 goals. Matthew Allan was given rucking responsiblities over Madden and beat the Bomber rucks. Brent Heaver was lively up forward (in the absence of Pearce) with 3 goals.

Although it may surprise a few people, Aaron Hamill in just his third game spent pretty much the entire match in the back pocket on the Bombers Cockatoo-Collins, ceding 2 goals but learning the game all the while.

Team

B:	34 Ron De Iulio	1 Stephen Silvagni	14 Michael Sexton
HB:	36 Aaron Hamill	22 Glenn Manton	39 Ang Christou
C:	16 Scott Camporeale	2 Greg Williams	13 Mil Hanna
HF:	9 Adrian Hickmott	43 Anthony Koutoufides	6 Matt Clape
F:	32 Adrian Whitehead	4 Stephen Kernahan (c)	17 Brent Heaver
Ruck:	24 Matthew Allan	7 Brett Ratten	21 Craig Bradley (vc)
Interchange:	18 Justin Murphy	28 Peter Turner	12 Adrian Gleeson
Coach:	David Parkin

Milestones

50 Games (AFL): Glenn Manton
100 Goals (Carlton): Brent Heaver
Debut (Carlton): Peter Turner

Gallery

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  1996 Rd 17 - Aaron Hamill.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Aaron Hamill spoils Alessio.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Adrian Hickmott.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Anthony Koutoufides.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Form Guide Vs Essendon.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Justin Murphy: Blue of the week.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Match Preview Vs Essendon.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Match Stats Vs Essendon.
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  1996 Rd 17 - SOS does trick on Hird.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Stephen Kernahan.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Stephen Kernahan.
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  1996 Rd 17 - Stephen Silvagni.

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